Best Tour Packages of Mysore In May

Get acquainted with the flavour and colour of majestic Mysore. Discover what gives the heritage township its distinct character.

The guided walk of 2 hours can be undertaken any time of the day. Meet at Town Hall that was built in 1884 in memory of the first Dewan of Mysore. Amble through historic avenues and visit monuments. Visit the Fort, Mysore Park and also the iconic Mysore Palace that was the official residence and seat of the Wodeyars. Discover the colonial connections and hear captivating stories about the place.

Mysore, the city of palaces, also known as the retiree’s paradise is one of the opulent cities in India. Favourable climatic conditions, rich cultural heritage and several historical landmarks make this place an ideal ground for walking tours.

Starting from the popular Town Hall in Mysore, this 3 hours guided walking tour begins at around 9:30 am. Enjoy the experience of visiting the ins and outs of this royal city. With Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Palace as the main attraction, this walking trail also takes you to the Jayalkshmi Vilas Mansion, Lalitha Mahal Palace and the local markets.

While visiting the local markets, witness the rich art and crafts of Mysore. Known for the best quality sandalwood, they also offer various sandalwood items and products. With the completion of the market visit, this walking trail will come to an end.

At Mysore market get a sneak peek of a Mysorean’s daily life. Regular shoppers bargaining with local traders, aromas of organic produce, heaps of fresh vegetables and fruits, grocery items, food stalls all embroiled in a singular space makes a captivating scene. The tour stretched over two hours is a good sample of a traditional Indian market.

Around 10am, you’ll begin your guided walk from Town Hall. Take one of the two main entrances to the market to step into a wonderland, which has been around for over 125 years. An infectious energy engulfs you as you walk in. Each area of the campus is earmarked for vegetables, fruits and other delights. Find a generous mix of incense stalls, shops selling household items, and even some handicraft and souvenir stalls. At the end of this casual walk, Mysore would no longer be a stranger!

A ‘lighter’ part of Mysore is what this enduring walk promises to deliver. Every step of the way you’ll encounter lesser known facets of Mysore’s heritage sites, landmark structures, markets, temples, sprawling gardens and lakes – all in the beauty of the night. The walk takes two hours to capture some amazing sights essentially revolving around the Mysore Palace.

Around 7pm, just after sunset begin your guided walk from Town Hall. Brace yourself on the sight of illuminated royal palace located in the city’s heart. All ways lead to and from here. Against the night’s dark background, the lit city blossoms into a new life portraying a unique scene full of splendour. Enjoy shopping for different items such as flowers, fruits, vegetables and household items. Savour the zesty street food. Your walk ends around 9pm, after two hours of wholesome experience of the palace city.

This walk of around 2 hours is an excellent way to familiarize yourself with Mysore’s epic holds over artistry. The city is amongst the greatest contributors of sandalwood production in India and its artisans are known world over to carve masterpieces that flaunt their skills. Witness this 600-year-old place’s glorious legacy of art, architecture, heritage and royalty.

Around 10am, your guided walk begins from Mysore’s Town Hall. You’ll visit Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts (CAVA), which offers several art-based courses. The experience throws open an opportunity to meet several artists engaged in age-old art-making, handicrafts production that has been handed down for many generations. You have the chance to converse with the artists while in action, gaining insights into various art forms. By noon, your walk is complete. Head back with knowledge on finer nuances on Mysore’s famous art forms.

The best way to experience the glorious heritage of the kingdom of Tipu Sultan is to take a tour of the island of Srirangapatnam in an open jeep. The 4 hour guided trip through the fort city of the 'Tiger of Mysore' will provide you a glimpse of how the Anglo-Mysorean wars were plotted and fought. You will also get a sneak peek at the colonial connections of the city and its linkages with the American and French revolutions. The experience can be undertaken anytime during the day.

Visit places that narrate a story. Colonel Bailey Dungeon is where Colonel Bailey passed away in the 18thcentury. It is said that at the time of siege of Srirangapatna, one cannon rolled back, cut the ceiling and fell into the dungeon. It still lies there today. Tour the Fort where Tippu launched his attack against the British. Inside this fort is a mosque and the Ranganathaswamy Temple. On the outside, you have the tomb of Tippu, the Gumbaz. Also visit the Obelisk, where Tipu Sultan died, while trying to prevent a British soldier from pulling out his legendary sword from its scabbard.

Relive the delightful fictional era of the Malgudi Days as you step into this quaint part of Mysore.

Meet at Town Hall around 4pm proceed in a jeep to catch a glimpse of RK Narayan’s University and his paternal home. The guided tour will take around 3 hours. Rejoice in various places in and around the city which served as inspirations for his famous book The Malgudi Days. You will be shown as to how Mysore served as a base point for his book. After which you will be dropped back to the Mysore Town Hall.

Amble through the royal lanes of Mysore and experience the grandeurs of a bygone era. This 4 hour hop-on and hop-off walking tour starts near the Town Hall at around 09:30 am.

From the Mysore Town Hall, visit the Amba Vilas Palace, also known as the Mysore Palace. Built in 14th century, it is the official residence of the Wodeyar dynasty and is also one of the major tourist spots in Mysore. Following this, make it to the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion. Built in 1905 by Chamaraja Wodeyar, the then Maharaja of Mysore, this historical building now houses the post-graduate departments of Mysore University.

Visit the Lalitha Mahal Palace that was built by Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV during 1921 for the royal stays of the Viceroy of India. The palace has now been converted into a five star property under the flagship of Ashok Group of Hotels. With this, the walking trail will come to an end.

Revisit the glory of Mysore, the city of palaces, and explore its golden history. This 4 hour tour takes you through cultural and architectural wonders of this royal land and gets you acquainted with its splendours.

Assembling near the Town Hall at around 9:30 am, this walking tour heads toward the Mysore Palace. A testimony of city’s timeless era, it is also known as the Amba Vilas Palace and is the official residence of the Wodeyar dynasty. Following this, visit the Jayalakhsmi Vilas Mansion. Standing tall on a hilltop, this grand building now houses a museum with ageless collection of artefacts and other royal belongings.

The Lalitha Mahal, once the royal residence of the Viceroy of India, will be the next on the itinerary. Painted in elegant white colour, this palace has now been converted into a heritage hotel under the flagship of Ashok Group of Hotels. Post this, visit the Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts (CAVA). One of the prominent institute for learning drawing, photography and photo-journalism, graphics and several other courses, it was started by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV in 1906. With this, the walking tour will come to an end.

With this absorbing walk, discover the history of traditional board games and its evolution to modern form of chess and puzzles. For it is in India itself that the world famous chess and snakes-and-ladders were originated.

Undertaken anytime between 10am and 5pm, the experience will last for around 3-4 hours. You will meet at Town Hall in Mysore and proceed towards the beguiling old houses, shops and temples where these traditional boards still exist. The traditional board games were simple, drawn on the floor or ground. It evolved as women created colourful, embroidered game boards on cloth. Discover the royal connection behind these board games. The guide will engage you with fascinating stories and titbits along the way.

On this absorbing tour, enjoy a visit to the silk weaving looms in Mysore and witness how the exquisite pure silk sarees are made. These garments are especially unique as they have gold woven in to them.

The two-hour Mysore off-beat silk tour can be undertaken from 8am to 11am. Once gathered at the meeting point, you will be taken to the distinct silk weaving looms. A guide will take you through the process and explain what goes into crafting the pure silk saree. Later on, you visit the famous silk saree shops and see the royal finished products. You can also shop if something catches your fancy.

Mysore has a glorious history which is reflected in the architectural wonders that dot the city’s landscape. The old world glory of the city can be experienced through a walking tour in Mysore’s historically important parts such as Agrahara. It is the oldest part of the city and still bears the marks of the time that has gone by.

Entice your taste buds with Mysore’s cuisine consisting of innumerable snacks, breakfast delicacies, wide variety of sweet dishes, the popular Ragi Mudde (a dynamite of nutrition) and main course. After this culinary trail, you’ll know that there’s more to Mysore’s food bonanza than just idlis and dosas.

Your guided food tour starts around 10am from Town Hall. Over two hours, traverse through some of the most popular eateries and food joints in Mysore. At every stop be pleasantly surprised to discover tastes that cannot be recreated elsewhere. Simple, filling meals, unbelievably delicious, and choicest of varieties are available for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food lovers. Gorge on signature dishes such as Mysorepak, Shavige Payasam, Chiroti, tangy vegetable curries, kosambri, alongside flat idlis and dosa variety. End the tour after your sumptuous gastronomic fill.

About the Resort: The resort is one of the finest in Mysore. Spread over 20 acres of space, huge lawn areas, all amenities, this resort offers a comfortable and secluded stay in Mysore. This is one of the recommeded resorts on tripadvisor.

What will you do : Resort Activities, Relax, Dine

What will you see : Splendid Sights

Wallow in tranquillity and serenity with your beloved at the charming Silent Shores Resort in Mysore. Lolling on 25 delightful acres, it is here that you can leave all your cares behind. The elegantly furnished rooms clubbed with plush amenities add to the magic of the place.

Explore the City of Palaces with a ride on the horseback. In 4 hours, the horse ride tour takes you through some of the major landmarks of the place and promises an experience as unique as the city itself.

Meet at the horse stables near the foothills of Chamundi Hills at around 9am. After a bit of training and practice of horse riding, given by experts, the tour starts with a visit to the Town Hall. Built with hints of Roman architecture, this elegant building today hosts several cultural and political events. The Town Hall is followed by the Mysore Palace, the home of the former royal family of Mysore. It is one of the largest and most exquisite ones in the country. The Jaya Mahal Palace is the next place on the list. As you pass through these places you get a fair glimpse of the richness of the cultural and architectural heritage of the city.

Once done with the palaces, the final stop in the horse ride tour is the Zoo Garden. Among the oldest and the best in the country, it is set against the magnificent backdrop of the Chamundi Hills and is home to a wide variety of animals such as tigers, giraffes, gorillas, jaguars,zebras, lions, chimpanzees, leopards, cheetahs, African elephants and white rhinoceroses. The tour then heads back to the stables for the conclusion.

Enjoy a horseback trip through the myriad sightseeing locales in the City of Palaces. Covering a to and fro distance of around 15 kilometres, this five hour activity begins at a horse stable at the Chamundi foothills.

On arrival at around 9am, get refreshed with a welcome drink. Before you set off, get acquainted with horse riding with the help of experts. Your first destination is the Lalith Mahal Palace – a white marvel and the largest in Mysore, it radiates with elegance and artistry. As you survey the palace on the horseback, reel in the landscaped gardens that surround this region. A two-storied structure, the palace has design influences from English manor homes and cathedrals. Now a five star hotel, the culmination of architectural styles makes the Lalith Mahal Palace unique.

Pass through lush paddy fields visit to the Varuna Canal Backwaters. For about fifteen kilometres, on a horseback, you view beautiful sights of the city leading up to backwater region. Located in Nāganahalli, this canal is of seven kilometres length. After which, you head back to the stables.

Feel like a cowboy as you majestically ride on horses and unravel off-road and on-road trails of Mysore. With this riveting activity of around three hours, you will cover 12 kms to and fro.

The fun begins when at around 9 am. You first acquaint yourself with the nuances of the sport on the foothills of Chamundi Hills. After which, the scenic landscapes and panoramic views awaits.The highlights include a midway ride to the fascinating Chamundi Hills (among the eight most sacred hills of South India) and getting a bird’s eye view of the majestic city. Reach the iconic Big Bull Temple where you get to witness a stunning 16-foot monolith statue of Nandi carved in granite. Even as you ride back accompanied by guides, you will be flanked by scenic surroundings.

Ride along the mystic routes of Mysore, a city steeped in more than six centuries of glorious legacy. Feel like royalty yourself as for around four hours you discover the treasures of Chamundi Hills perched on a horse.

The session starts around 9.30 am. Begin your adventure filled sojourn by getting familiar with horse riding. Once initiated, cover a total distance of 12 km in the company of guides. Take an on-road trail and ascend to the peak of the sacred Chamundi Hills that was named after a Goddess, who the royal family once worshiped. Witness the ancient Chamundeshwari Temple - believed to date back to the 12th century and enhanced over the years by different dynasties. Over here, marvel at the towering 7 Gopura ornate with intricate carvings. Ride back to the foothills but not before catching the astounding views of Mysore city from the top.

Mysore, a quintessential destination that brings out the essence of royalty, the bond between diverse range of traditions and culture, is a must visit destination in Karnataka! Offering lively glimpses of a bygone royal era, this rustic city is also known as the ‘cultural capita of South Karnataka’ and has a lot to explore and discover.

Located around 15km from Mysore, Srirangapatnam was once a part of the kingdom and is also jotted with several historical landmarks and places of interest. Among all these, the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tipu Sultan Gumbaz, Srirangapatna Fort and several others serve as the most popular ones. Recently, tourists have visited the place to participate in theSrirangapatnam cycling tour

Both these places today, stand as a testimony to the golden era of the profound Wodeyar dynasty and the valorous tales of Tip Sultan!

About the Activity:

This exciting Mysore cycling tour will take off from the scenic locales of Mysore! After all the participants gather around the Mysore Bed or the base of this tour at around 07:00 in the morning, they will be offered with their bicycles; breakfast will be served in between. Here onwards, an experienced guide will lead the group and lead them all through Srirangapatnam; several breaks with refreshments during this pedalling tour will keep the fun and energy of the group members alive!

Arriving in Srirangapatnam, visit the ancient and historical fort that is located on an island and is guarded by double layers of wall. Measuring around 1kmx4km, this scenic island is a lively spot surrounded by the gurgling Cauvery River and takes around 3-4 hours to reach form Mysore. The Srirangapatnam cycling tour is an ideal way for you to spend your time in the tranquil countryside of Karnataka.

While around the fort, you can get an insight about both of its religious and military significance. Also, as the terrains till Srirangapatnam are almost flat all through, you can expect a scenic ride without so many hassles and obstacles! With the completion of this exciting cycling tour of the island, you will be guided back to Mysore.

A prominent centre of worship in the state of Karnataka, Melukote is located in the Pandavpura district. Rich with lush green forests and the misty valleys abundant with clouds and flora that is unique to the region. Cycling to Melukote Nandi Hills ride will take you through some of the most amazing trails that are not taxing but equally pleasing!

In the refreshing air of the Devarabetta forest, let your senses come alive as you breathe in the refreshing air rich with the promise of adventure and excitement on the Melukote Nandi Cycling path. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life in this spectacular land that is untouched by the vagaries of nature!

About the Activity with Details:

Get on your trusty bicycles and embark on an amazing excursion through the Hills. The Melukote Nandi Cycling trail is lined with lush winding forest pathways that lead up to the landscapes that are free from any manmade intrusions and are perfect for those looking for a respite!

Your adventure of cycling to Melukote Nandi begins as you reach the decided meeting point of Sadashiv Nagar Swimming pool at around 06:30AM. Hereafter, a short drive of a couple of hours will bring you to the base of Nandi Hills from where you can start cycling the 30km long trail that leads up to the Melukote Cross. Not very taxing, it is best suited for beginners as it is not very taxing on the legs with a steady decline of almost 15km and more than 22km of tarmac roads. Bicycles can be brought by the participants themselves or can be rented at an additional cost.

Pedal your way across the rich and lush Devarabetta forest and winding paths of the hills before you make the first stopover after about 12km. Rest and relax before starting off again to explore the beautiful landscape on two wheels. After cycling for another 13km, it is time for the final stopover before you reach the destination at Melukote Cross. Take in the beautiful surroundings around you and let nature enchant you. Breathe in the fresh air before you head back to Nandi hills via a shuttle and munch on a succulent lunch spread which marks the end of your cycling adventure as you head back to the Sadashiv Nagar swimming pool.

Gear up and set out to participate in the 5th edition of Celebration
Mysore 1/2 Marathon and 10K run. Strap on your running shoes and grab your
friends and family members to head for the exciting marathon on September 6th
2015! The event is scheduled on a Sunday early morning so that the runners and
their families get to soak the rich, pure culture and heritage of Mysore over a
relaxing weekend and participate in the fun filled running events. The event
can accommodate around 4000 runners to participate in this running event and runners
can get the best deals and seats with an early registration in place! The track
is set, the runners are ready and it is time for you to go to the sound of the
gunshot in the air!

The different event categories are:

5km
celebration run / walk for participants above 11 years (Men and Women)

Visit this beautiful Kabini River Lodge, located 90 kms from Mysore and is housed amidst the mesmerizing scenery, away from the hustle and bustle of city lifebuilt in contemporary architectural style with all the creature comforts to give you real nature experience.

Reach the resort and check in at around 12:30 PM and start your day of relaxation.

In the afternoon at around 01:30 PM have a sumptuous lunch.

At around 03:30 PM, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and head for a wildlife Safari in vehicle and take a boat ride to Nagarhole National Park with a guide showing and sharing their experiences and information about the jungle and all the animals that live there

Return from the safari at around 06:30 PM and enjoy refreshments followed by the wildlife movie screening at around 07:45 PM in the Viceroy's building.

At around 08:30 PM, sit comfortably around the campfire and have your delicious dinner.

Next day, wake up early morning around 05:45 AM and enjoy a cup of hot coffee.

After that cruise through the serene backwaters of the River Kabini on a motor boat viewing sleepy crocodiles and chirpy birds, intent on their morning catch. View a variety of wildlife especially elephants coming to the river for bath or a drink.

Head back to the lodge, freshen up and enjoy a delicious breakfast at around 10:00 AM.

Conclude your unforgettable trip to Kabini at around 11:00 AM.

The river lodge consists of 4 Maharaja cottages, 10 cottages, 14 rooms and 6 tents with modern bath facilities and the lodge can accommodate around 68 guests at a time.